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FEB 2017

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SCHOOL, LOCATION, PROGRAM CONTACT STUDENTS (PER YEAR) GRADUATES (PER YEAR) OVERVIEW Arizona State University Tempe, Ariz. Del E. Webb School of Construction Dr. Wylie Bearup (480) 727-4593 wylie.bearup@asu.edu 300 50 Courses specific to residential construction can be taken as technical electives. Many members of the school's Industry Advisory Council own residential con- struction firms, and they give constant feedback on what should be taught and how well the school is teaching relevant topics and skills to graduating students. University of Arkansas – Little Rock Little Rock, Ark. Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering Jim Carr (501) 569-8065 Jkcarr1@ualr.edu 260 40 The program builds on the construction methods, engineering techniques and business courses taught in the Donaghey College of Engineering and Informa- tion Technology and the College of Business. Its curriculum provides a founda- tion for capstone courses offered in the senior year and requires passage of the Associate Constructor (AC) exam. Austin Community College Austin, Texas Building Construction Technology Joey Case (512) 223-0348 jcase@austincc.edu 425 25 The curriculum is a combination of lecture and lab, so students are exposed to the theory aspect as well as the hands-on component of construction-related courses. The faculty consists of highly educated and experienced professionals, and the program has been developed to prepare students for entry-level man- agement in the construction industry. Austin Peay State University Clarksville, Tenn. Construction Engineering Technology Dr. Ihab Habib (931) 221-1494 habibi@apsu.edu 150 25 The program is designed to prepare students for work in the engineering tech- nology field, and its focus is on graduating people who can be project manag- ers, general contractors, superintendents, construction field engineer assistants and inspectors. They learn about estimating, scheduling and general contracting in addition to technical aspects. Ball State University Muncie, Ind. Construction Management James W. Jones (765) 285-1433 jwjones@bsu.edu 216 35 The program includes a business administration minor and requires two intern- ships of 400 hours apiece. Students can take several courses specializing in residential construction, many of which are interdisciplinary and have students in design majors such as architecture, landscape architecture and interior design. Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio Construction Management Scott Gross (419) 372-5437 grosssa@bgsu.edu 200 50 The program is a mixture of hands-on learning, traditional classroom learning and co-ops. The experience gained during the co-op experience is reinforced with the classroom curriculum. The school has strong ties within the industry that allow it to provide industry guest lecturers as well as visits to current jobsites. Brigham Young University Provo, Utah Construction and Facilities Management Jay Christofferson (801) 422-6300 jay_christofferson@byu.edu 260 62 Students receive instruction in framing, electrical, concrete and masonry, me- chanical, plumbing, estimating, scheduling, project and company management safety, and real estate as well as BIM, engineering and business. Students have placed in the top three of NAHB's Student Chapter Competition more than any other school. Brigham Young University – Idaho Rexburg, Idaho Design and Construction Management Ron Kinville (208) 496-7590 kinviller@byui.edu 120 60 Students take classes in framing systems, finishing systems, building systems and concrete construction to help them understand the processes used in res- idential construction. They also take courses in scheduling, estimating, building information modeling, project management and sustainability, which prepares them to manage residential construction. California Baptist University Riverside, Calif. Construction Management Dr. Jacob Avila (951) 343-4394 javila@calbaptist.edu 30 8 The program prepares students for managerial, leadership and executive roles in the construction industry. It equips graduates with the knowledge, technical skills, leadership, administrative capacity and communication skills necessary to thrive. Students must apply knowledge and demonstrate proficiency with respect to academic and professional training. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, Calif. Construction Management Department Dr. Allan J. Hauck (805) 756-5118 ahauck@calpoly.edu 440 80 Students are introduced to residential development principles in addition to studying methods, materials, estimating, scheduling and contracts. Rather than taking stand-alone courses in each management skill area, students are immersed in high-contact, project-based labs that require them to practice their skill sets in context. Clemson University Clemson, S.C. Construction Science and Management Roger Liska (864) 656-3878 riggor@clemson.edu 200 59 Students receive the necessary skills and knowledge to enter the industry as an assistant project manager, an assistant superintendent or a similar position in the management of the residential construction process. A corporate partner program provides an unusually close and supportive relationship with the con- struction industry. Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colo. Department of Construction Management CM Advising Office (970) 491-7354 cmadvising@colostate.edu 200 200 Students with an interest in residential construction can participate in NAHB student chapter activities, practice residential construction during a six-month internship, and register for an NAHB-sponsored class on residential aging- in-place and green building. The program focuses on developing leadership through community service, teamwork and engagement. QualifiedRemodeler.com QR February 2017 39

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